What are the different types of taxes in the Philippines?
There are three types of taxes in the Philippines: direct taxes, indirect taxes, and local taxes. Direct taxes include income tax, estate tax, and donor's tax. Indirect taxes include value-added tax (VAT), excise tax, and customs duty. Local taxes include real property tax, business tax, and other local taxes. The government uses these taxes to fund various programs and services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare.